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The Great Kapok Tree: Compare and Contrast Activities

Join the adventure as you read Lynne Cherry's fantasy book, explore vocabulary meanings, compare and contrast key elements, and embark on team activities to enhance comprehension. Dive into this interactive learning journey today!

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The Great Kapok Tree: Compare and Contrast Activities

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  1. Vocabulary • Can you pronounce it • Do know the definition • Can you use it in a sentence

  2. 2 minute edit • The man was going to cutted the Tree in the amazon rain forest.

  3. Title: The Great Kapok TreeReading Goal: Compare and ContrastTeam Cooperation Goal: Complete TasksGenre: FantasyAuthor: Lynne Cherry

  4. I got all wet when I tried to leap over the creak and landed in the water. leap: jump

  5. A ballerina makes graceful movements while performing on stage. graceful: smooth

  6. When farmers settle in the rain forest, they drive out all the creatures and people who already live there. settle: Move in

  7. Scientists think the Mayan civilization ended because the Mayan cities ruined the local environment. ruined: destroyed

  8. When Albert was on crutches, he was always plodding around the hallways at school, late for class. Moving slowly plodding:

  9. When the king passed the peasants, they all knelt until he was out of sight. knelt: Got down on his or her knees

  10. Reading Goal: Compare and Contrast Compare: Look for ways things are the same. Contrast: Look for ways things are different.

  11. Pages TE p. 572 Pages 99-112

  12. Let’s predict Page 364 Why do men go into the rain forest?

  13. Team Talk Let’s preview the questions on page 146 of your treasure hunt.

  14. Partner Read 15 minutes • Put 2 sticky notes on words that are new or unfamiliar to you pages 368-369 • Partner Read p. A:368-B:369 • Restate page B:368 and A:369 • Read Silently: Page 368-369 • Discuss with team words you clarified • Find vocabulary words

  15. Team Discussion • Pass out Team Discussion Cards • Discuss answers to team talk questions • Write answers to question 1 and 3

  16. Class Discussion • What are some of the words you clarified? • Answer questions 1-4

  17. Adventures in Writing 15 min Treasure hunt page 146 Discuss with your table first.

  18. Vocabulary Practice Treasure Hunt Page 73

  19. Fluency5 min Pg 72-74, paragraphs 1-6

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